Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio become Ocean State Media

Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio will move ahead together as Ocean State Media. The public television station and the NPR radio station announced in 2023 that they would combine. The merger was approved by the FCC in January 2024 and the...

Rhode Island’s state tree in the spotlight this year

Posted on October 2, 2025 Updated on October 2, 2025 The adaptable red maple being celebrated with ‘Liberty Tree’ plantings across the state in the year ahead KINGSTON, R.I. — Oct. 2, 2025 — With plans in the works for the Rhode Island state tree...

Rhode Island students improve in latest standardized test scores

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Standardized test scores in Rhode Island have officially been released, and the state department of education says there’s been a slight uptick in scores. According to the report, within the past year, grades three...

Pulaski State Park Is an Underrated Rhode Island Park That Will Surprise You This Fall

Located within the 4,000-acre George Washington Memorial Park, Pulaski State Park is a tiny 100-acre parcel that puts on a big show during the fall. However, it’s a lesser-known Rhode Island park that only locals in the northern part of the state...

URI grad wins Miss Rhode Island USA crown

KINGSTON, RI — A 2019 graduate of the University of Rhode Island won the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant. Brianna Vega will go on to represent the Ocean State at the Miss USA Pageant in Reno, Nevada, later this year. See also: Where To Celebrate...

First time ‘elusive’ great white shark filmed off Rhode Island coast

Ben Barry An "elusive" great white shark was filmed off the coast of Rhode Island for the first time. This is the first time that the "juvenile" white shark has been seen swimming in the waters near Brock Island, just south of mainland Rhode...

Forbes Global Properties Welcomes Rhode Island’s Flagship Real Estate Advisors to its Network

Forbes Global Properties announces that Flagship Real Estate Advisors has joined its network. Responsible for more than 8,500 successful transactions with a total sales volume of over $3 billion, the firm will exclusively represent Forbes Global...

The ultimate fall adventure awaits with these 3 haunted places in Rhode Island

Growing up in the Ocean State, I’ve heard many stories of hauntings and paranormal activity at some of the most popular historic attractions. With so many preserved buildings that are hundreds of years old, whether a mansion, an inn, a tavern, or...

Seaside Rhode Island 9-hole course was part of a recent sale

Rhode Island Weather for October 2, 2025

Today in Rhode Island, expect a clear and crisp start to the day. Overnight and into the early morning, temperatures hover in the upper 40s with clear skies and little wind. By mid-morning, sunshine becomes more dominant, and temperatures rapidly...

Rhode Island district court denies drug company efforts to block state’s 340B contract pharmacy law 

The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island Sept. 30 denied motions from AbbVie and Novartis seeking a preliminary injunction against the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. The two companies were...

AMO DISCUSSES HARMS OF THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN WITH 17,000 RHODE ISLANDERS ON TELEPHONE TOWN HALL

The following information was released by the office of Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo: Last night, House Republicans remained on vacation while they let the government shutdown rather than help 40,000 Rhode Islanders afford health care Washington,...

Rhode Island congressional delegation responds to government shutdown

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island’s congressional delegation responded to the government shutdown on Wednesday. Senator Jack Reed (D) shared the following: “President Trump controls every branch of government and his failed policies are about...

WMU Football vs University of University of Rhode Island (#31)

Kalamazoo, MI (49006) Today Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 78F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 53F. Winds light and variable. Updated: October 2, 2025 @ 3:07 am

More than Medicaid, Medicare at risk: Program for working-class Rhode Islanders has been cut

By Rep. JUNE S. SPEAKMAN and Sen. PAMELA J. LAURIA Last month, enrollment notices began going out to 45,000 Rhode Islanders that announce dramatic increases in the cost of their health insurance policies. These individuals and families are not...

Aging wisely in Rhode Island

By Ann Martini "You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old,” the comedian George Burns once said. If you know who Burns is, you might be heading toward what was once called “your golden years.” At a time when youth tend to...

Stunning great white shark makes historic first appearance off Rhode Island

A 14-foot Great White Shark has been filmed off of Block Island, marking the first time anyone has gotten verified underwater video of the species in Rhode Island waters. The shark, a gorgeous female estimated to be a year old or so, was filmed in...

RIDE recognizes 3 Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Schools

Bailey Elementary School was recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School. (courtesy: Providence Schools)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Education recognized three Rhode Island schools as Blue Ribbon Schools on Wednesday....

Battle of the Rams: Rhode Island Hosts Fordham for Key A-10 Matchup

Rhody women's soccer gears up for a pivotal Thursday night clash against Fordham, both teams holding a 2-1 A-10 conference record. Historically, Fordham leads the all-time series 11-13-4, though Rhody recently triumphed 2-0 in their last meeting....

Wildlife Rehabilitators of Rhode Island seek donations for injured juvenile bald eagle

Wildlife Rehabilitators of Rhode Island are asking for donations after a juvenile bald eagle was found on the side of a highway in Warwick. Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island said the eagle was banded as a nestling in Wisconsin in...